Lemon Chicken Soup with Tortellini

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

butter

small onion, chopped

8 oz

sliced mushrooms

1 cup

carrots, sliced

garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp

chicken bouillon

1 tsp

EACH dried parsley, salt

1/2 tsp

EACH dried thyme, dried oregano, ground cumin

1/4 tsp

EACH pepper, red pepper flakes

bay leaves

9 cups

low sodium chicken broth

1 15.25 ounce can

sweet corn, rinsed and drained

12 oz

UNCOOKED fresh cheese tortellini

4 cups

loosely packed fresh spinach

2 tbsp

lemon juice plus more to taste

freshly grated Parmesan cheese ((optional garnish))

lemon zest ((optional))